Now that Marriott has absorbed Starwood, the old Starwood properties can be booked via the Marriott web site. This means that you can book via TopCashBack and get between 5.25% and 7.35% cash back on properties where this was not possible before. if you are a UK resident and not a TopCashBack member you can…

The taxi journey from the airport on St Kitts to the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino lasted about 15 minutes and cost $16, US dollars. I was quickly in to the hotel with the super friendly doorman introducing himself and taking my bags to the front desk, through the large airy lobby.…

Earlier in the year I had an awful stay at the Renaissance Hotel at Heathrow Airport The hotel responded that they are undergoing renovation, although many of my complaints were about service, rather than the building. Looking at their reservations page today I notice that they are charging a premium for their refurbished rooms. £24,…

In order to get a bit rest after my visit to the new United lounges I booked a reasonably priced hotel at Heathrow. The Renaissance chain are part of the Marriott group and are usually considered 4*. I accept from the start that this particular property is undergoing renovation and that this may have had…